EXHAUSTION Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word exhaustion. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EXHAUSTION
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debilitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • serious weakening and loss of energy | ||||||||
enervation | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of vitality • serious weakening and loss of energy • surgical removal of a nerve | ||||||||
depletion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of decreasing something markedly • the state of being depleted | ||||||||
drain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it • tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material • a pipe through which liquid is carried away • a gradual depletion of energy or resources verb • flow off gradually • deplete of resources • empty of liquid; drain the liquid from • make weak | ||||||||
fatigue | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work • used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress • (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something • labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on) verb • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | ||||||||
frazzle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a state of extreme exhaustion verb • wear away by rubbing • exhaust physically or emotionally | ||||||||
languor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a relaxed comfortable feeling • oppressively still air • a feeling of lack of interest or energy • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy | ||||||||
lassitude | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) • a feeling of lack of interest or energy • weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy | ||||||||
lethargy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) • weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy | ||||||||
listlessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of lack of interest or energy • inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy | ||||||||
prostration | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion • abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body • the act of assuming a prostrate position | ||||||||
tiredness | nounn | |||||||
noun • temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work | ||||||||
weakness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a flaw or weak point • powerlessness revealed by an inability to act • the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain • the condition of being financially weak • a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you | ||||||||
weariness | nounn | |||||||
noun • temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work | ||||||||
burnout | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career. • A marijuana addict; one whose brains have been burned out. • The shutoff of a rocket motor following the complete exhaustion of its fuel supply, or having been irreversibly throttled after the application of a planned delta-v. • The failure of an electrical device, usually through overheating due to the application of excessive power. • Using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary, causing the spinning tires to produce smoke and burn rubber. | ||||||||
enfeeblement | nounn | |||||||
noun • serious weakening and loss of energy |